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DROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE
il UNITED STATES NAYY.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU OF PROVISIONS AND CLOTHING,
WASHINGTON, D. c., July /, 1887.
Sealed proposals, indnrsed proposals for
Supplies" VIII be received from manufactur-
ers OF regular dealers only a. this bureau nn,
opened Immediately thereafter, At which time
aae ned to be Zen ST BE-
ssatons: Pcrts sns r. BOSTON Mass;
TORPEDO Station, Newport. r.. l.; New York,
n Y; League Island. "a; annapolis; Nd;
coIa Fs Ppcpo;as for SUPPLIES To Be De-
will be received until IL o'clock noon on Aug.
s, 1887, and opened Immediately thereafter,
under the same conditions as above stated.
The. supplies required consist of the follow
ing classes Apparatus. electric; apparatus,
fire and hose; brushes, building material, can
cordage, dry goods, equipments tor boats and
ships, fittings for boilers and engines, fittings
for galley and house. anthracite coal, bitumi-
SSs ana
struments, mathematical and measuring
lamps and lanterns, machinery and machine
tools, metals, naval stores, oils iliuminants aud
Der and timber; pipes. stem, gas. water, and
fittings; provisions, rolling stock, small stores
stationery, engineers supplies, plumbers
low ware, provender, hay oats, corn. &c,
hemp, special machinery, cupola furnace, and
miscellaneous.
Proposals will be received for one or more OF
the aforementioned classes, or for one or
more yard or station. The articles must con.
form to the navy standard, and pass the usual
inspection. Iii case of tie bids, the award
win be made by lot. No bid will DO received
after the time specified. Proposals must be
made on the prescribed forms, and filled out
as directed in the schedule. or they will be de.
clared informal. Schedules OF supplies re-
quired, with blank forms attached, will be
forwarded upon application to the bureau Of
pared for each Of the above-named navy yards
and stations, and applicants for the same
should designate which schedule they wish
forwarded to them.
The department reserves the right TO reject
any and all proposals not considered advan-
taEeous to the government, and TO waive such
defects as are not In conflict with law.
JAMES FULTON.
Paymaster General United States Navy,
ipO.slt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-07-02

Register Clagett yesterday received for pro.
bate and record tho will OF the late Cathsrine
Heiss, Of Georgetown, D. @. The testatrlx be
queathes to Charles II. Trunnell certain prop.
erty on Frederick street To sell, aud out OF the
Geiss 5000, Rozina Gillian 800, and divide the
balance among the heirs Of the deceased. The
residue OF the estate Is left TO Charles II.
Trunnell, who is named as executor 10 divide
between A. @. II. Steinbakcr and Joseph Hess.
The will OF Harriet Webster was also filed.
She leaves her property to her mother during
life and four sisters after her death.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-07-02
DIEDMoNT AIR LINE,

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE 5. 1887.
Trains leave b. q p. Station. Sixth and B
$50 A. Mast Tennessee mail daily for
Warrenton, Gordonsville, Chariottes.
Vhie, Lynchburg, and stations between
alexandria and Lynchburg, Blue
Bristol, Knoxville, Rome, Calera, Mont
Sleeper Washington to New Orleans.
ll:A A. M.-Fast mail daily for Warrentou,
Charlottesville, Gordonsvilie, stations
chesapeake and Ohio route, Lynch
Surg, Rocky Mount panville, and
Vile, Greensboro. Raleigh, Charlotte,
Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery,
Sew Orleans, Texas, and California.
IN connection with Pullman sleepers
Atlanta to New Orleans and Mann
BGId9ir sleepers for Birmingham,
oo trains Washington to Atlanta.
s:S6 +. M.-Daily, except Sunday, for Manas-
eas, Strasbure, and intermediate sta
tions also with through coach to War
senion for Fauquier White Sulphur
$50 P. M.-2estern express daily for Warren
ton, Gordonsville, Charlottesville, Louis.
Vile, Cincinnati, and summer Re
snd soS route seepsrs
Chattanooga, Memphis, Little Rock
and all southwestern points. Through
phis without change.
uOOP. M.-Southern Express daily for Lynch
burg, Danville, Raleigh, Asheville,
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken, Augusta,
Atlanta Montgomery, New Orleans
Texas, and California. Pullman Sleep.
ers Washington to Montgomery, con-
Meeting with Pullman Parlor Cars
Montgomery to New Orleans, Pullman
Sleepers Washington to Augusta with
out change: also Pullman Sleeper to
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs daily
TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND OHIO d.
VISION
leave Washington9: l2 a. m. daily, except Sun.
gay, and 446 p. m. daily, arriving at Round
Hi li:3I e. m: and 7:l0 p. m; returning. leave
Round HIN 6;05a m. daily and 1880 p. m, daily
except exc sunday arriving Washington $50 o. m,
Through trains nom the South via Charlotte,
Danvillc, and Lynchburg, arrive in WASH.
ington $40 a. m, S:23 p. m, via East Ten.
nessee, Bristol. and Lynchburg at 1OA5 a. m. and
$40 p m, via Chesapeake and Ohio route, and
Charlottesville at $40 p. m. strasburg local at
Tickets Sleeping Chr reservation, and in
formation furnished and baggage checked at
Office, Col Pennsylvania avenue, ana at passen.
ger station, Pennsylvania railroad, Sixth and
b streets. JAS. L. TAYLOR,
General Passenger Agent,
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A DULL MARKET.
Many Brokers and Operators Fall 10
Appear on Change.

NEW York, July 1.-Although II was sup
posed that trading at the exchange would DO
quiet to-day, the reality surpassed the expeo-
tations in that respect, for many brokers aud
operators did not put in an appearance, and
the dlsinclination To embark In new ventures
over 30 long period restricted the transact
lions among those who did, The continued
high rates for money also aided In producing
this effect The disbursements not having yet be-
come.availablo for loaning purposes
The opening was weak ut figures generally
from "a toH per cent. below yesterdays final
prices. Ths trading was quiet and soon be.
came dull, 80 remaining until the close. Prices
became frmer, however. The entire list then
reacted, and Pacific Mail showed decided
tone was noticeable In tho easing up Of the
the money market, and the close was quiet,
though firm, at about the best figures Of the
Inv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-07-02

As the coming Of great storm is heralded
by the display Of cautionary signals, so Is the
sumption Of the Lungs, usually announced In
advance by pimples, blotches, eruptions,
ulcers, glandular swellings, and kindred out.
,cdrd manifestations OF tho internal blood
poison. which, If not promptly expelled from
the system, attacks the delicate tissues of the
lungs, causing them to ulcerate and break
down. DIR. Pierces Golden Medical Dis.
diseases havines heir orivin IN had Hood 4" II
improves the appetite and digestion, increases
nutrition, and builds up the wasted system.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-07-02

OF curing habitual constipation and liver and
kidney ills is 10 avoid the use of the bitter
drastic liver medicines and cathartics, aud to
take only the pleasant liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup Of Figs II cleanses as we'll as
strengthens the system, aud does not leave the
bowels costive, so that regular habits may be
formed and the invalid permanently restored
is easily taken, and perfectly harmless. For
sale in so cent and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists.
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The Court Record.

Court in General Term-Chief Justice Bing-
ham and Justices James, Merrick, and Mont
congratulated States VS.. Ahgney; argument
concluded and cause submitted.
Circuit Court. Division No. 2--Justice Hag-
ner-Shipman VS.. Fletcher; on hearing.
Criminal Court-Justice Montgomery.--Au-
thony Wells, alias Tony Wells, assault with in.
tent to kill John Shea; jury out. Richard
Johnson. false pretenses; on trial.
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T,RAYRLBRs' GUIDE.
AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Schedule In eject SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 1857
until further notice

Schedule In eject SUNDAY, JUNE 10. 1857.
, - until further notice
Leave washington from station, corner of
New Jertey avenue and street. N0S' "
For Chicago 1855 a. m. and $40 o. m.
daily, with through coaches and sleeping cars,
Pittsburg and Chicago, arriving IN Pit(sburg AZ
SEQ p. M, Chicago next morning at $50 No
extra fare is charged on this train for fast time
For Cincinnati, Louisyille and 81. Louis,
through coaches and Palace Sleeping Cars Ia
Cincinnati and st. Louis, without change; 3:i5
Z; mis- fast limited train TO Cinoinnati and
~ Louis arriving In Cincinnati next morning
charged on this train for fast time.
For Pinsburg at 1888 a. M, and 1855 p. m,
DAILY, 70 Pittsburg, Cleveland and Detroit, with
Parlor and Sleeping Cars to Pittsburg.
Eor Lexington and Local Stations 1910 q. M,
For Havre de Grace, Newark. Wilmington.
and Philadelphia, 1880 a. m. LIS y. M, and
Fol Wilmington, Delaware, andintermediate
800 a. m. daily, except Sunday
date points. BIS p. m. daily, except Sunday.
$50. and o!l5 q. M, 1910, lbs, BIS liSninn i
r na SSO, go 1876, $40, $50, Gas, 1880. s25,
For Baltimore on Sundays, $50, 7:so, $40. and
sa5 e. M. i;26. 1870. $3.50 A:so, i:1O, $40 GAS.
For Annapolis, $40 and $40 a. M, 1910 and
H. n.s n,
For way stations between Washington and
s:a9, 64S, and llao p, m. ON sundays, $50 In,
stations on Metropolitan Branch, 6;i5 a. m.
daily, except Sunday, and $50 D. m, for princi.
pa stations only. $40 p. m, daily. except
s tan R,an fS5 principal stations on Merpo
day stops at all stations. For daithersbnrg
and intermediate points, 9d a. M, 1890 D. m.
daily fsaSfpy dSunSds SS Hne S ?
p m. daily. Church train leaves Wash
ington on Sunday only at 1:5 p. M, stoppine
a.. al stations on the Metropolitan Branch.
aSIly f eIcsnt sun nSi9 a. m and IA ..
For Hagerstown 1910 a. m. ana $50 D. m. 4,
Trains arrive from the West daily, s:2o, TAO
a. m, lao and 400 p. m.
~. From points on Shenandoah Valley railroad.
From PhiiadelpnIa, Chester, wilm,nyton.
a ana havre de Grace. 1o45 a. m, sos p. M. and
From HayTe de Grace, singerly, and inter-
From Annapolis $50 and 1O35 a. m. and
loo, and b:2o p m; Sunday. 1925 a. m, 6:35 p.
From Harrer's Ferry and Valley Railroad.
b:l5 p. m. daily, except Sunday,
From Frederick and intermediate points, SOS
Trans i sS Bst daly oSSeps
6lQ $50 7:3e, 300, 905, 10, and 1890 a. m. ,I2i6,
2l5, 3, 4l5, $780, 745, $50, and II D. m; on
2l5, 4:l5, s, $50, 7:45, $50, and Ii loo D. m.
For points on Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
between shenandoah Junction and Luray in
4, All trains from Washington stop at Relay Sta
ton except 1:25, s:16, and 1850 D. m.
For further Information apply at the BaltI-
more and Ohio Ticket Ofiice.Washington Sta
ton GIG and 1851 Pennsylvania avenue, corner
or Fourteenth street, where orders will be taken
for baggage 70 be checked and received at any
point In the city. OK. LORD.
W. NJ. CLEMENTS, "a p. A.
Manager, Baltimore.
PERCY g. SMITH,
Pass Agent, Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-07-02

The colored veteran soldiers and sailors OF
this city have been invited to take part In the
reunion under the auspices Of the 54th and 55th
infantry and 9th Massachusetts, cavalry 10 be
held In Boston Aug. 1 and g. A call has been
Issued and q convention to select delegates
will BIO held at the armory of the Washington
City Cadet Corps Thursday. July 81, 1887, at
o'clock p. m. to choose FIVE representatives.
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DRoPosALs FOR IRON WORK.

WASHINGTON D. g., June 81, 1887.
Sealed proposals will be received by the
1887, for Wrought and Cast Iron Work, required
in the repairs of the western portion of the
Smithsonian building. Plansand specifications
Corcoran Building, Washington, d. G.
s. p. LANGLEY,
Acting Secretary Smithsonian Institution.
iaO9 AOivO a a
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HEYEs b CO.,
~ wILLARDs HOTEL sTABLKs.
Corner Fourteenth and D streea Nosthwesta
usEBEaaOa onOs at ne Asl,nsssal
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$40 Suits, Elseman Bros, cor. 18th & E SITS.

BLACK Alpaca coats, In extra long, long
medium, short, and extra short lengths, at
Barntlm's
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-07-02

OPlU MI cured al home without
pain; book Of particulars sent free. Is, n.
N0OLlLNy A,D,I Atlantis Go, eolArdAW.sR
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-07-02
DIED.

BECKER.-At his late residence. OIL Eighth
street northwest, WILLIAM BECKER, in the 6Sth
year of his age.
Funeral from st. Aloysius Church Saturday
morning, July 2. at 10 o'clock. ~
HOusE.-on July /, 1887, GEORGE E. HOUSE,
aged &c years.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-07-02

Do not go to the country without bottle OF
Angostura Bitters to flavor your drinking
water, soda, and lemonade, and keep free
organs. Be sure 1t Is the genuine Angostura of
worldwide fame. and manufactured only by
DR.. j. G. B. Siegert Sons.
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following Ia a list ofadyertised letters rem"
Ing In the Warrington city postofice SATuRi
July 2, 1887.
HS-To obtain any Of these letters the sppli
must call for Advertised LETTERS.
Ha-If not called for within four weeks thev g."
be sent 10 the dead letter ofice.
FRANK d. CoNGER, PostmR'
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STEAMBOAx EINns.

NORFOLK AND FORTRESS MONROE.
Low fares. The popular, safe, and fast
steamer LAKE, elegantly furnished through
out, leaves Seventh st. wharf every MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY. at $50 p, m,
stopping at Piney Point going and returning.
First class meals served in dining room on
main deck.
slaterooms secured and baggage checked at
6l9 and 1851 Pa. ave-. Lloyd's Express ONCE,
and on steamer. Telephone call, %.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-07-02

WELCH-BOWLING.-O Wednesday, June
20, at st. Dominic's Church, by the Rev. Father
Spaulding. WILLIAM p. WEIGH and ELENA NJ.
BOWLING, both of this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-07-02

MOONLIGHT excursion to Marshall Hall to
night. See advertisement.
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MARRIED,

Suits reduced to $40. Eiseman Bros, 7th & E
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Concerning Women.

Anna NJ. Shirk, of Anderson, Ind. has received q
patent for garment fastener.
widow is successfully managing thousand acre
farm Walla Walla, W. Il.
Governor Hill, of New York has appointed thirty
women to the office of notary public.
Mrs. Elizabeth Eaglesfeld, formerly of Indianapo-
lis, is now practicing law in Grand Rapids, Mich.
estimated that there now between four and
five thousand women who are habisual riders of the
TRICYCLE.
Mrs May Wright Sewall will read a paper at the
next annual meeting of the Indiana State Board Of
Agriculture
The twenty seventh annual meeting of the Indiana
Woman Suffrage Association viii be held La Porte
Dec. and 2
Mrs. Helen Campbell. the author of Prisoners of
Poverty is in London investigating the condition of
workingwomen there.
Mrs. Bolles, of Marlboro, Conn, was recently
elected on the school mittee the first and only
woman In that position in the State.
The Iowa Woman Suffrage Association own a
tasteful cottage upon the State fairgrounds which
Is its headquarters during the week of the fair.
Mrs. s. Scott graduate of Mount Hoyoke Semi
nary, has established large school for foreign girls
at Bareilly India, which. in its spirit and arrange
ments, is very much like Holyoke.
Mrs. Sater who has been made famous by her
election the nayoralty of Argonia Kan has justi-
fed her election by insisting that the citys debt be
paid before heavy expense be incurred by her ad
ministraton.
Miss Grace Dodge has organized thirteen clubs
among the working-oirls of New York city These
clubs called the Girls Endeavor Clubs include
boarding houses for the members and classes in cook
ing making, and elocution and evening enter
tainments.
Mrs. Devereaux for ten years member of the
an honorary member of the Centennial Exposition,
be held in Cincinnati next year Mrs. Christian Sui
Ivan. the artist and Mrs. Louise Mclaughlin,
artist and author, the other ladies named upon
this commission.
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IN THE BASTILE.
Political Prisoners We're Decent1y Lodged
and Fed, and Not Required 70 Work

Political Prisoners We're Decently Lodged
and Fed, and Not Required TO Work
London Truth
We have heard good deal Of the Bastile but
under the old French regime the political prs-
orers who were confined in it were lodged de-
Gently and decently fed: they were not required
to do any work, nor were they made to associate
with criminals. Linguet, who was imprisoned
there thus describes the rooms: sThey have
stoves or open fire2aces. The furniture consists
of bed with curtains and mattress; or
two tables, two or three chairs, two jugs,
a cand lestick, knife. fork and cup.
and match box" Dumouriez, another captive,
gives this account of the food: "Dumouriez
was accustomed have his dinner brought to
him by bis servant every day at 3 o'clock, who
was an excellent cook. The food was excallent
in the Bastile. Dumouriez had for dinner Eve
plats and three for his supper, without counting
the desert" Marmontel, another captive. pub
celle nt soup a succuent slice of beef wing of
pears, fresh grapes, bottle of old Burgundy
and an excellent cup of Coffee
The Venitian prisons have been often
denounced, but Casanova gives this
account of his treatment when imprisoned ''un-
der the leads By the Venetian Inquistors:
What do You want for your dinnerP said the
jaier. replied, "A rice soup; some roast meat,
and some wine A quarter of hour later he
returned and asked me to write down any OBJ
jecIs of furniture / might require. AT II o'clock
he came back with five soldiers, carrying the
furniture and my dinner, and gave me some
books which the Secretary OF the Inquistors had
sent me- When they all withdrew ate my din
ner. and passed the rest of the day in my arm
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CrawfOrdsvilie.

Mrs. Lucinda Lynn is home from a visit at Dam
vile, Ill., Miss Jennie Bryant is home from Ind
annapolis, where she has been attending school
Miss Grace Paul. of Greencaste, has been visiting
Miss Jessie Joslin- Judge Allen and daughter Miss
Belle of Terre Haute, Thanksgiving dinner with
Nellie Boynton visiting Mrs. Harbert, of Chicago.
"A. " Austin, of Thorntown, has been visiting
relatives here. Mrs. E. G. Vor;s has returned from
a trip Danvile, H. Mrs. Ben Dowden has been
home from a trip to Hamilton Ill. The uniformed
X of ?. gave dance on last Tuesday evening which
success in every particular The tenth we'd
ding anniversary of DR.. p. N. Layne and wife
celebrated by dinner last Tuesday. j. H. Osborn
and wife have been visiting at Carpentersville Miss
Keeney IS home from visit at South Bond Miss
Minnie Musser, of Rockville is visiting Miss Laura
Brothers Miss Helen Smith and Sallie Newton
home from trip to Logansport- Miss Edna Hovey,
Mrs s. c. Wilson who has been visiting relatives
here, has returned to Greencastle- VIM Fisher and
wife, of Lexington, KY the guests of Capt. III.
II. Talbot. DR. J. T. Tuttie is visiting his
Fox Lake, Wis. Mrs. Arthur Kerns, of Piqua. O.,
is visiting General Manson Miss Kttie Allen
been visiting at Shelhyville Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ.
Crawford entertained number of friends last Thurs
day for dinner Miss Anna Wilson is visiting in In
danapolis A. III. Blair aud wife and Harold Taylor
and wife, of indianapolis ate THANKSGIVING dinner in
this city Hon. w. e. Squire, Of Seattle, and Gov
of Washington Territory is visiting his sister.
Mrs. n. s. Joslin. He accompanied by his wife
and little daughter. Mr. Squire is his way to the
East Mrs E. p. Taylor, of South Bend, is visiting
the family of Jose keeney. Albert Baker and family,
Mrs. Amanda Bowers, of Munce. is the guest of
d. n. Morgan Miss Lottie Robinson IS visiting at
Frankfort Joseph Gilbert and family, of Terre
Haute, visiting Mrs. DR. Morgan last week.
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Musical Matters.

The engagement Of Mr.. Perry ingalls,, the cornetist,
and Miss Emma Wocher, is announced. Both are
wellknown members of the Lyra Society.
Mrs. Rose c. Bailey, of this city, has composed a
march, dedicated to Mrs. Grover Cleveland which
has just been published. The composition is highly
praised by musical people.
Matinee Musicale, on Wednesday. All the numbers
will be selections from Mrs. W. W. Scott and
Miss Nettie Dietrich win have charge of the music.
Dir. C. G. Case will sing, with Thee there Is
Forgiveness. at the Second Presbyterian Church
this morning He will also sing at the Tabernacle
Church this afternoon, and at the Benevolent So
ciety's annual meeting this evening
Miss Margaret Kackley, a young soprano of this
city. who for some time past has been studying in
her studies there under the celebrated archesi She
goes in company with Mr.. and Mrs. A Il. Stem.
Miss Jennie suffern assisted by her 4 pupils gave
took part We're Misses Stella Wilmington,
Carrie Bray, Ida Foudray.- Stella Tutewier Purvi-
After the entertainment refreshments served by
Miss Foudray, and at o'clock the little guests de-
parted.
The grand concert to be given at Plymouth Church
Tuesday evening. Dec 6, by the Mendelssohn So
cety is being thoroughly prepared for by the society
under Prof. Barus's direction. The programme viii
be similar in its to the given at the
last concert Mendelssohn's st. Paul. occupying
about half the programme and the will be solos
and orchestral pieces. a piano solo by Mr.. j. f.
kohl viii be included.
Mrs. j. w. Beck and Miss Anna Bag2s gave very
pleasant musicale on Friday evening at their home
North Alabama street. The first number waltz
trio, sung by Miss Thompson, Miss Earickson and
Miss Bags This was followed by piano solo by
Mrs john NJ. Shaw Chopin's Polonaise. No. 26. Mrs.
charming Spring Song of Becker's. The beautiful
duet from the opera of .Iakrne," by Misses Thomp-
Faust played on the violin. by Mr.. Spades. The
concluding number was the ..Humpty Dumpty' quar-
Bags and Mr.. willard The remainder Of the even,
ing was passed in conversation.
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Meeting of the Hort,cu,turists

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal
The twenty seventh annual meeting of the
Indiana State Horticultural Society is to be
held in your city. in the rooms IN the
State house. from Dec. to 8. II will be very
Important meeting, and should be made as inter-
esting as possible. DR.. A. Furnas, of Danvilie.
is down to discuss How Can We Increase the
Usefulness of This Society," Unforeseen circum-
stances may deprive him from being present. In
the event that he does come, he may not suggest
the plan the writer has in In every as
semby there is what is known the quiet
members They are not '.off hand debaters, but
excellent listeners. At the time they
meet with various societies 10 gain information.
Rather than rise in their and disturb a
speaker with questions they remain silent, and
return to their homes without gaining some OF
the Information they most desired. To give one
and all a chance IL is suggested that n question
box be furnished for this and all future meet
incs and that the president announce at the
opening of each forenoon meeting that the box
is ready. and invite questions. zach day. all
matters relating to horticulture At each after
noon or evening session state that the box will
be opened, and tho questions read. To those
who require study. select some member present.
to answer them-the rest to be answered IT the
time. w. II. LAWRENCE
BBIGHTwooD. Nov. &C.